A Major Achievement In The Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey)

By performing exceptionally well in the areas of cleanliness and waste management, Chandigarh has once again made its mark at the national level. In the ‘Clean City’ category for cities with a population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh, Chandigarh secured the second position nationwide in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Ujjain, in Madhya Pradesh, claimed the first position in this category. At a ceremony held on Tuesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu presented this prestigious award to Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi and Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, IAS. This marks a significant success for Chandigarh for the second consecutive year. Previously, in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, Chandigarh had also secured the second position following Noida in the ‘Super Swachh League’ category for cities with a population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh. This was the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan.

This year, cities across the country were evaluated under the theme, “New Initiatives for Cleanliness Join Hands, Clean Together.” The survey assessed cities based on 43 parameters, including door-to-door waste collection, the segregation of wet and dry waste, scientific waste processing and disposal, the cleanliness of public spaces, and citizen participation in sanitation drives. The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has been making consistent efforts to strengthen the door-to-door waste collection system, ensure waste segregation at the source, implement scientific waste disposal, and raise awareness among citizens regarding cleanliness. This national achievement is the result of the active participation of the Municipal Corporation’s sanitation staff, officials, and employees, alongside the city’s residents and various local organizations.